Ingrid
Fliter
" A mature artist in complete command of her instrument ... She made the
music sound as though it were being born under her fingers.”
— The
Washington Post

The 2006 recipient of the prestigious Gilmore Artist Award, Ingrid
Fliter is a pianist without technical or interpretative limits. She
seems always
to be
on a voyage of discovery, and her music-making demonstrates a spontaneity and
individuality rarely encountered today. VAI is proud to present Ingrid Fliter’s
CD debut recitals.

Ingrid
Fliter Plays Beethoven & Chopin
VAI AUDIO 1250, CD $16.99
Recorded live at Amsterdam's Concertgebouw on February 14, 2005, playing
works of Beethoven and Chopin.

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INTRODUCING
INGRID FLITER

Until Monday,
January 16, 2006, Ingrid Fliter was a pianist with a glowing reputation
among informed piano aficionados but with a minimal public image. Everything
changed on that date with the announcement that Ingrid Fliter (pronounced
fleet-er) had been anointed as the 2006 Gilmore Artist. The New York
Times requested and was granted exclusivity on the announcement and
an interview with Ms. Fliter appeared
in the January 16th edition of the newspaper.

What separates the Gilmore Artist from the winner of a major piano competition
and why does it command such attention? For one thing, the Gilmore is
not a competition but a grant bestowed upon a pianist who has piqued
the interest of the Gilmore search committee. Those involved in the search
project observe their subjects anonymously. Until a decision is made,
only members of the committee know the identity of the artists being
observed, with the artists totally unaware that they have been under
the scrutiny of the Gilmore search committee.

Ms. Fliter is the fifth Gilmore artist since the grant was established
in 1991. The previous recipient of the grant in 2002 was Piotr Anderszewski.
News of his award appeared on the front page of the Wall Street Journal.
Such is the interest generated by selection of the Gilmore artist. The
grant is by far the richest and most generous with its cash award of
$300,000 for career furtherance. (For more information on the Gilmore
and its mission, visit their website at: www.gilmore.org.).

With Ingrid Fliter, the Gilmore has made an inspired choice. The most
trenchant appraisal of her artistry came from the music critic of The
Washington Post who wrote: “A mature artist in complete command
of her instrument. She made the music sound as though it were being born
under her fingers.” He really nailed it, for it is the spontaneity
of her playing, the personality without excess, and the sheer joy of
her music-making that sets Ingrid Fliter apart from her contemporaries.

VAI is proud to launch Ms. Fliter’s discography with two CDs recorded
live at Amsterdam’s splendid Concertgebouw concert hall in 2003
and 2005. One is an all-Chopin recital; the other a recital including
works by Beethoven and Chopin. She is equally persuasive in the music
of both composers; no small feat itself. In addition to this special
internet mailing, VAI is making a special offer to our on-line customers
in order to help you to get to know the artistry of this remarkable artist.
Buy both CDs as a set and receive a 25% discount off the the regular
price for both CDs.

Ms. Fliter makes her debut at the Miami International Piano Festival
on May 12 of this year. VAI is planning to videotape her recital for
a DVD release. Watch our website for further details. To learn more about
Ingrid Fliter visit her website at www.ingridfliter.com.